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Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

3.5 star property

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
Lobby
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is $168
$152 nightly
$168 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 10 - May 11

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800 Bay Marina Dr, National City, CA, 91950
  • Place, San Diego Bay
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Naval Base San Diego
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Kimball Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(109 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(174 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

National City

Located in National City, Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel is in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of San Diego Convention Center and Balboa Park. .This family-friendly hotel is 6.7 mi (10.9 km) from Port of San Diego and 7 mi (11.2 km) from San Diego Zoo.

What's nearby

  • San Diego Bay - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Naval Base San Diego - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kimball Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 8 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 11 min drive - 8.1 miles

Getting around

  • 24th St Trolley Station - 7 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 14 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪San Diego Seafood - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel offers 173 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary weekday newspapers and irons/ironing boards. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Guests can play rounds at the 9-hole golf course. An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.
Make yourself at home in one of the 173 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Practice your swing on the golf course and enjoy other recreational amenities, such as an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.
Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at Kimball's restaurant, a family restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in National City? This hotel has 710 square feet (66 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Kimball's restaurant - This family restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 20 for adults and USD 8 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Kimball's restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 9-hole golf course
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle equipment shop
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Children's pool
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Hot tub
  • Mini golf
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (710 square feet of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (72 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in shower (36 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Renovated entire property - June 2022
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:30 PM to 7:30 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 250 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
10 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 20 for adults, and USD 8 to 20 for children
  • Pet deposit: USD 250 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Best Western Gateway Marina
Best Western Marina Gateway
Best Western Marina Gateway Hotel
Best Western Plus Marina
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel National City
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway National City
Marina Gateway Best Western
Marina Gateway Hotel
Best Western Marina Gateway Hotel National City
Best Plus Marina Gateway
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel Hotel
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel National City
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel Hotel National City

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2786 out of 3798 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 675 out of 3798 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 3798 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 3798 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 96 out of 3798 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Genesis

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Enos, Spring valley

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of my favs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, super nice and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful, clean hotel, great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

rebeca elena

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed Lamine

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Josue

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela, Bakersfield

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vadzim

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yessica, Compton

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent customer service and cleanliness was outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John Michael, Colorado Springs

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view of the Pacific Ocean and several US Warships docked there. Also looks down on vintage trollies on tracks. The ocean side was shielded from loud live music from the nearby Kimball Restaurant till late hours every night. I would not want to hear the loud music and percussion on the windows on that side. Hotel was sparkling clean, nice grounds with manicured palm trees over a nice clean hot tub. Even the pool was heated to be comfortable. Not many hotels do that. Bravo! Friendly staff. Even friendly patrons. Real nice! Discount at Kimballs and Dennys. Bed super comfy. Needed that. Super sharp young Marines having meetings and exercises and staying here. Impressive. A tv glitch was corrected by an old experienced Filipino from Boracay (nice place) and he was proud to fix it (a torn cable connection). I was pleasantly surprised. I come to San Diego three times a year and i will defintely stay here when I visit. Even the price was great - low. Check it out.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No breakfast available at the hotel. Had to order and go get from restaurant outside. But otherwise everything was fantastic
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026